Vineyards ripple across the wine country surrounding Santa Rosa, California, in an inviting nexus of redwood forests, lakes and rivers and the Northern California coast. It's also home to Charles M. Schulz - Sonoma County Airport, which is serviced by Alaska Airlines and named for the creator of the beloved Peanuts comic strip, who made his home here. You have a few options to travel the 75 miles south to San Francisco International Airport.

Airport Shuttles

Airport Express offers bus departures from Sonoma County Airport with stops in Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park and Petaluma before arriving at San Francisco International Airport. As of June 2013, the one-way fare is $34, with a $2 discount for seniors, military and students. Children under 12 ride for free. Airport Express does not accept credit cards.

Airport Shuttle in Santa Rosa specializes in ferrying passengers nonstop in vans to the larger airports in the Bay Area. A ride from Santa Rosa to San Francisco International Airport costs $120, with half that price added for each additional person in your party, as of June 2013. Extra fees apply if you book less than 24 hours in advance or request a late-night pickup. The company accepts all major credit cards.

Car Rentals

Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz and National Car Rental companies are all located inside the terminal at Sonoma County Airport. Closing hours vary with the different agencies, so confirm beforehand whether they will be open to accommodate late-arriving flights. Once in San Francisco, drop your car off at the airport's rental car center and take the 24-hour AirTrain people mover to the terminals. Make sure you're fine with the prospect of navigating Bay Area traffic before climbing behind the wheel.

Taxi

A taxi ride is a pricey option from Sonoma County Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Numerous cab companies are permitted to pick up passengers at the Sonoma County airport's terminal. When the meter starts running though, you're bound to run up a fare in the realm of $215 by the end of the 75-mile journey. Expect that fare could increase after crossing the Golden Gate Bridge; get stuck in traffic during rush hour through the City by the Bay and a per-minute delay charge quickly increases the amount on the meter. It is sometimes possible to negotiate a flat fare.

By Air

Commercial air options out of Santa Rosa require heavy backtracking: Alaska Airlines offers nonstop flights to Los Angeles, San Diego, Portland and Seattle, so you'd have to connect back to San Francisco through one of these hub cities. If you're going to fly, get a quote from a private jet charter service such as airport partners Solarius Aviation or KaiserAir, or check with other charters including evoJets, TWC Aviation and Mercury Jets. These charters regularly connect San Francisco and the surrounding region and can accommodate most party sizes.